US Bridges

3.5-E.6 Minor over Verdigris River

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 0.5N 1.1E of Coyville · Structure no. 001030977506165

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3.5-E.6 Minor over Verdigris River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3.5-E.6 Minor over Verdigris River in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries3.5-E.6 Minor
CrossesVerdigris River
Location0.5N 1.1E of Coyville
RouteCounty Highway 10307
StateKansas
Coordinates37.6985, -95.87632
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2013)
Projected traffic55 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3.5-E.6 Minor over Verdigris River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3.5-E.6 Minor over Verdigris River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 3.5-E.6 Minor over Verdigris River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 3.5-E.6 Minor over Verdigris River?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 3.5-E.6 Minor over Verdigris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.